The Anthill Xi Upsilon Issue September 2011 Service News: Humane Society By Julie Amabeli the cats, but there are always plenty of people who Of all the service walk multiple dogs while projects I’ve done since they are there. By them- Message from the President! joining APO, selves, the Hey Brothers, Pledges, and Advisors, the most H u m a n e e n j o y a b l e Society staff Welcome back for another s e r v i c e accomplishes year of Leadership, Friendship, and project I’ve a lot, but Service! I am excited to be back at b e e n with the help school for another school year and involved in is of volun- hope all of you are as well! We have going to the teers, all the a lot to look forward to with Home- S t a r k animals get coming, Cope Clean Up, Regionals, C o u n t y more human Formal, and tons of service. Having H u m a n e interaction, already had Planning Conference, Society. This and hope- we have a great semester planned s e r v i c e fully more out as well as adding a big, exciting project is fun. I’m glad group of pledges to the mix. Before great for many reasons. Not I get to interact and make a we know it, Christmas will be in the only is it close to our small difference in those horizon and a new Executive Board campus, but it also has lots animals’ lives through APO. will be elected. If you have any for our brothers to do. You Overall, there’s so much to interest in a position, please go talk to that person to find out can bathe dogs or cats (if do at the Humane Society, more. I wish everyone a great semester and as always, if you you’re brave enough), groom and you’ll have so much fun need anything don’t hesitate to ask! them, play with them, or that two hours just doesn’t walk the dogs. Personally, I seem long enough! LFS, really enjoy playing with all Taylor Did You Choose to Snooze on Wednesday? Upcoming Events By Marilyn Miller Homecoming Tailgate - Saturday, October 8th Waking up a half and hour dapper in a suit and tie, ordering his 11:30 am in the earlier than usual is morning coffee in B&B. Football Parking lot hard to do, but I had Little did our "Break- one thing on my mind- fast Club" know, Dean the APO social of B&B Frazier told the B&B DST Dodgeball breakfast. With home ladies that he was - Sunday, October 9th fries, hash browns, covering everyone's 12-3:00 pm in the quad and omelets bigger breakfast bill that was than your face, I in our group! Along Cope Clean-Up couldn't wait to get with the free meal, - Saturday, October 29th my fellowship on with nothing beats eating 12-3:00 pm at Cope my Bros. My mush- the most important room, sausage, and meal of the day with onion omelet was your fellow worker ants. absolutely delightful. So, next time you see But another added the Dean, give him a big treat for the morning APO high five for being was seeing Dean so generous towards Frazier looking your early bird Bros. Church Isn’t Just for Sunday Mornings…We Do Friday Nights! By Jennica Prodonovich tion. Well, forget those negative notions is literally filled to the brim with pop, the minute you sing “Alpha Phi Omega chips, cookies, and Walmart Smiley fruit It was that dreadful time of the ‘til the day we die!” for the first time, snacks. If that’s not convincing enough semester again where planning confer- because we know how to have a good for you, try playing a rousing game of ence unfortunately snuck up on us. The time! Hide-and-Go-Seek in a pitch black The Anthill executive board (plus a handful of brave Fun is always guaranteed to church with at least 20+ rooms (most of brothers) joined together at Faith ensue when you leave McMaster Circle which are surprisingly unlocked). If United Methodist Church in North you’re lucky, you won’t pee your pants Canton to plan another semester of out of fright. But if you’re Cassie involvement in Alpha Phi Omega. Not Durdel or Emily Mariani, you will. only did Mr. and Mrs. Miner, two of our And if you’re still not hip on APO slum- chapter advisors, get permission from ber parties, imagine yourself drifting the church for us to use their facilities off on a wonderfully comfortable from 8 AM-4 PM on a nice Saturday in cement, I mean carpeted, floor to the September, but they went a step further story of how Kristen Kelleher repeat- to promote some brotherly-bonding by edly shut Josh Jones down in high permitting us to have a sleepover the school before finally agreeing to date night before. the poor guy. Now, you might be thinking a So next time planning confer- couple different things here. Perhaps ence rolls around in Spring 2012, don’t you’ve got the “why would I want to be THAT brother who decides to get spend the night in a church on a Friday your socials in with semi-formal and a when I’m a college student?” mindset. random Mount Union Movie Series Or, there’s the equally common in a carpool of 4-6 vehicles, especially night. Opt for the church sleepover “sleepovers are SO sixth grade!” percep- when the trunk of Tyler Gorham’s Jetta instead; you won’t be disappointed.

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Hope these 10 tips will help you find the love of your life at your next meal while dining out. It can be in a classy restaurant or even at your local Swenson’s. Fate will find you and match you with the perfect person. They may even recommend a double cheeseburger that will change your life! Hope all you brothers and pledges best of luck with your love lives. LFS! Welcome New Pledges! Fall Pledge Class - 2011 Robert Aldinger Julianne Liberati Ryli Barrett Andria Lyons Lisa Brasdovich Mary Mahoney Anna Brocker Megan McMinn Martin Chaffin Emily Messino Angela Cox Jennifer Meyers Allison Fouss Taylor Nervo Courtney Gabel Heather Nicholson Shelby Gruber Brennan Norris Briana Harris Meghan Opperman Daryn Herman Krickett Penn William Hollingsworth Lisa Pizzurro Christopher Holmes Heather Potts Ann Holy Emily Quandt Jacob Huddleston Amanda Robb Mackenzie Jenkins Taylor Ruffing Kelly Shannon Danielle Schmidt Gregory Koman Megan Shadrach Eva Laino Reita Silvis Craig Lemasters Mary Wills ΑΦΩ What’s Going on With Justin and John? By Kelsey Batey-Bieber & Rachel Not only is he going on tour, but he is and is blogging on his health which is Ossler-Mayer currently finishing up recording for his bettering by the day. However, this set Christmas album with a large portion of back has caused him to postpone the Ever wonder what's going on in the proceeds going to charity! Not only date of his upcoming CD and cancel the lives of Justin Bieber and John is he being a busy working musician, he concert appearances such as the iHeart- Mayer? Lucky for you, their two biggest also has time to surprise his girlfriend Radio Music Festival. Although he has fans happen to be two of your brothers! and rent out the Staples Center to watch hit a road block, it didn't stop one of his We are Titanic with her! How precious is that? f i n i s h e d going to JB sounds like he would have been a songs on give you a great candidate for a pledge of APO, but the album l i t t l e maybe next semester. Keep doin’ good f r o m insight on Justin, and boys of APO, start taking l e a k i n g , what is some notes, ‘cause the Biebs is a “ B r o k e n going on charmer! ;) Time.” His in their CD is now lives to * * * scheduled keep you to release u p d a t e d John Mayer's life, as perfect as early next o n it may be, has hit a little roadblock in his year, and I undoubt- signing career. The star p r o m i s e edly the singer/songwriter/guitar player has been you all t w o diagnosed with a granuloma in his that I will b i g g e s t throat. I know that you are all gasping, be the first stars in Hollywood. as I did, and potentially crying, as I also in line at midnight to support my future did. But have no fear; a granuloma is a hubby. <3 The life of Justin Bieber non-cancerous lesion that results from becomes more and more exciting each continuous irritation or some sort of Keep a look out for updates; we day. He heads to South America to do trauma to the area. John is currently assure you we're the first to hear any another leg of his My World Tour soon. seeing the best doctors in the country news on our men! ;) APO Cooking Corner By Sophia Gault

LIBBY'S® Pumpkin Roll If you are looking for a great festive recipe, Libby’s Pumpkin rolls are the way to go. I made these last fall with my grandmother Kitty and the family loved them so much we had to make them again for the winter holidays. One thing to remember: you must be concise when making pumpkin rolls - it’s not like making piecrust!

Prep:45 mins Cooking:13 mins Cooling:60 mins Yields: 10 Ingredients:

CAKE

*. 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel) *. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour *. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder *. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda *. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon *. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves *. 1/4 teaspoon salt *. 3 large eggs *. 1 cup granulated sugar *. 2/3 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin *. 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

FILLING

*. 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature *. 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted *. 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened *. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *. Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)

Directions:

FOR CAKE:

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts. BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. (If using a dark-colored pan, begin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack.

FOR FILLING:

BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

COOKING TIP: Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake so it will not stick. http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/32372/LIBBYS-Pumpkin-Roll/detail.aspx Α Brothers and Pledges of APO! L

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Service News: Feed My Sheep By Erin Krafka

On September 22, 2011, I volunteered for Feed My Sheep with my big, Sophia Gault, and a few other brothers. At the shelter, we served grilled cheese, chicken noodle soup with crackers, chips, macaroni salad, different types of juice and milk, and of course, dessert. It was an enjoyable experi- ence to volunteer for a cause that thrives off of Mount Union student involvement. It was also very inspiring to see all of the people in need, especially the children. This experience really makes you realize how lucky you are. I highly recom- mend that more students volunteer for Feed My Sheep in the future.

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